Key information

Locations: Penang and Langkawi, Malaysia

Dates: 21 June - 5 July 2026 [2 weeks]

Cost: A$3,200 (approximately) + airfares

Funding: A$10,130 or A$5,065 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students

Eligible students: Undergraduate Business students

Application Deadline: 15 March 2026

Overview

Your 14 night program offers a full immersion experience in Penang’s local culture and dynamic business environment. In collaboration with INTI International College, you will work in diverse student teams to address business opportunities in the region. You will be supported by experienced academic coaches before and throughout your stay in Penang.      

In addition to obtaining academic credits for the core capstone unit (BUS30032- Business Consulting Project), this professional development opportunity will diversify your study experience and refine your leadership, problem solving, critical thinking and intercultural communication skills, giving you a competitive edge in the global labour market. Join your experienced SUT Academic Coach – Dr. Cheree Topple (Senior Lecturer Management) for what promises to be a transformational learning experience.

Highlights

  • Soaking up the colonial charm and the arts and culture of the beautifully preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town
  • Weekend stay in beautiful Langkawi- one of Malaysia’s leading holiday destinations. 
  • Taking the funicular train system up to Penang Hill – part of UNESCO Biosphere Reserve teeming with flora and fauna - to take in the panoramic views over the island’s capital and parts of the Malaysian Peninsula.
  • Working to provide business solutions for local business under the guidance of experienced coaches and mentors
  • Networking opportunities with business executives, industry leaders and local students
  • Joint activities with INTI International College students and staff
     

Academic Information

Which unit/s can this program be taken for as credit?

BUS30032 Business Consulting Project

Can this unit be taken as an elective by students in any Swinburne degree?

No

Eligibility

To qualify for this program, you must be an undergraduate Business student who has completed Capstone 1 unit (BUS30031 of BUS30024) or 200 credit points in the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Business Professional degrees by the end of Semester 1, 2026.

Online application includes a personal statement

City skyline of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Program Cost

A$3,200 (approximately) + airfares

See below for the list of inclusions and exclusions of the program fee:

Inclusions

  • Accommodation
  • All breakfasts 
  • Welcome and farewell dinners and some lunches 
  • Sightseeing tours
  • Business visits and excursions
  • Ground transport
  • Travel and medical insurance
     

Exclusions

  • International airfares
  • Most meals
  • Academic unit tuition fees
  • Visa
  • Personal expenses
     

Funding

OS-HELP Loan

Eligible Australian students can apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of A$5,065 or A$10,130 to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.

For more information on funding and eligibility, see Fee Help and Scholarships.

Information Sessions

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Application

Keen to apply? You can submit your application now. Applications will be assessed after the application deadline.

Final application deadline: 15 March 2026
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Contact

For further details on this program please contact:

Dr. Cheree Topple
Senior Lecturer, Management
ctopple@swin.edu.au

Swinburne Abroad
studytours@swinburne.edu.au

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